Disgrace

by

J. M. Coetzee

Rosalind Character Analysis

David’s second wife, to whom he is no longer married. Rosalind is still involved in David’s life, since they’ve found themselves capable of maintaining a friendship in the aftermath of their marriage. However, when Rosalind hears about the scandal surrounding David’s name, she admonishes him, ultimately telling him that he ought to be ashamed of what he’s done. At the same time, though, she later tries to tell him that she’s there for him if he needs her, saying she’ll be ready to make him a home-cooked meal whenever he wants.

Rosalind Quotes in Disgrace

The Disgrace quotes below are all either spoken by Rosalind or refer to Rosalind. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Desire and Power Theme Icon
).
Chapter 5 Quotes

Don’t expect sympathy from me, David, and don’t expect sympathy from anyone else either. No sympathy, no mercy, not in this day and age. Everyone’s hand will be against you, and why not? Really, how could you?

Related Characters: Rosalind (speaker), David Lurie, Melanie Isaacs
Page Number: 42
Explanation and Analysis:
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Rosalind Quotes in Disgrace

The Disgrace quotes below are all either spoken by Rosalind or refer to Rosalind. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Desire and Power Theme Icon
).
Chapter 5 Quotes

Don’t expect sympathy from me, David, and don’t expect sympathy from anyone else either. No sympathy, no mercy, not in this day and age. Everyone’s hand will be against you, and why not? Really, how could you?

Related Characters: Rosalind (speaker), David Lurie, Melanie Isaacs
Page Number: 42
Explanation and Analysis: